Lakershia Knowles
Blytheville,AR
Summary
Knowledgeable nursing professional with current LPN Certification and hands-on experience working with geriatric patients and children with disabilities to provide physical and emotional support necessary for recovery. Well-trained in documentation, supply management and aseptic techniques. Enthusiastic about using abilities to improve patient outcomes and support clinical professionals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse/Patient Care Coordinator
Arkids pediatric day center
Osceola, AR
05.2023 - Current
- Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
CNA
Legacy Home Health and Hospice
Osceola, AR
09.2019 - 12.2021
- Communicated with physicians, nurses, and other caregivers to exchange information about patient conditions, treatment plans, and activities
- Recorded vitals to monitor patient condition
- Bonded and worked with patients to encourage exercise and therapeutic activity participation
- Supported patients with daily activities and attended to personal hygiene needs
- Documented and reported to nurses patient behavior observations, complaints, or physical symptoms
- Helped patients with daily living requirements by bathing, dressing and assisting with mobility needs.
Teacher's Assistant
Ascent Children's Health Care
Blytheville, AR
06.2016 - 09.2018
- Prepared classroom, organizing and distributing instructional materials for lessons
- Implemented curricula activities and encouraged children's participation through practical lessons
- Assisted differently-abled and young students to meet personal needs
- Updated student attendance, participation, and assignment records to track
Education
LPN
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Ripley, TN12.2022
High School Diploma -
Blytheville Senior High School
05.2009
Skills
- Interdisciplinary communication Electronic charting
- Infection control procedures Patient relationship building
- Patient evaluations Client documentation
- Patient observation Family communication
- Vital signs monitoring Emotional support
- Health education First aid and CPR
- Mobility assistance Behavior redirection
- Patient hygiene management
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Good work ethic
Timeline
Nurse/Patient Care Coordinator
Arkids pediatric day center
05.2023 - Current
CNA
Legacy Home Health and Hospice
09.2019 - 12.2021
Teacher's Assistant
Ascent Children's Health Care
06.2016 - 09.2018
LPN
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
High School Diploma -
Blytheville Senior High School
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